If a rape victim dresses provocatively, she deserved to be raped. This statement is an example of ______.

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This statement is an example of victim blaming, which occurs when the victim of a crime or any wrongful act is held entirely or partially responsible for the harm that befell them. In this context, suggesting that a rape victim's attire justifies the crime committed against them shifts the blame from the perpetrator to the victim.

If a Rape Victim Dresses Provocatively, She Deserved to Be